Sale 45: The Winter Sale

Lot 1803 BK   

1917, 1¢ green, A.E.F. booklet pane of 30, pristine example with excellent color, well centered, several hinge remnants & minuscule thin spot mentioned for accuracy, handsome Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 498f    $1,150.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1804    

1917, 2¢ lake, type I. Top margin vertical block of 20, original gum mounted on piece of album page, showing very unusual color transition from the carmine at top to the "Boston" lake at bottom; this NOT due to any toning; contains 10-12 distinct examples of the shade in this block, very dramatic and possibly unique.
Scott No. 499h    Estimate $500 - 750.

It is worth noting that this came from an old-time Boston collection hidden away for decades.

Realized: $1,600

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Lot 1805 o   

1917, 2¢ deep rose, type Ia, light unobtrusive machine cancel, near perfect centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich bright color, an Extremely Fine to Superb gem, a truly remarkable example of this scarce stamp, this being one of two examples to obtain this lofty grade with none higher; with 1988 P.F. certificate and 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ $1,050 for 95).
Scott No. 500    $240.

Realized: $1,400

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Lot 1806    

1917, 5¢ rose error. Fresh block of 12 containing two examples, one of the errors unusually well centered, o.g., never hinged, Choice Very Fine.
Scott No. 505    $2,000.

Realized: $550

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Lot 1807 /   

1917, 5¢ rose error, the single error in a block of 9, o.g., top and bottom center stamps hinged, error never hinged, fresh with strong color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 505    $650 for hinged.

Realized: $375

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Lot 1808    

1917, 5¢ rose error, the double error in a block of 30, o.g., never hinged, fresh with deep bright color, Fine.
Scott No. 505    $2,000.

Realized: $525

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Lot 1809    

1917, 11¢ light green, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, rich color, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine to Superb gem, a beauty; with 2004 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $150).
Scott No. 511    $19.

Realized: $105

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Lot 1810    

1917, 15¢ gray, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid large oversized margins, uncommonly rich color, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2007 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF 90J, SMQ $140 for 90 & $485 for 95).
Scott No. 514    $80.

Realized: $180

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Lot 1811    

1917, 20¢ light ultramarine, bottom margin plate number single, o.g., never hinged, rich color, precision centering and evenly balanced margins, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 515    $90.

Realized: $70

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Lot 1812    

1917, 20¢ light ultramarine, bottom margin single, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; with 2005 P.S.E. Graded certificate (VF-XF 85, SMQ $130).
Scott No. 515    $90.

Realized: $75

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